Nuclear Waste Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Write and update technical acceptance specifications for waste packages
• Analyze regulatory and technical evolutions impacting acceptance criteria
• Review technical dossiers submitted by producers
• Verify package compliance with applicable requirements
• Identify discrepancies and request necessary additional information
• Draft technical opinions for acceptance or refusal
• Ensure full traceability of all performed analyses
• Study specific requests within the framework of existing authorizations
• Participate in technical exchanges with producers and internal stakeholders

Requirements

• Engineering degree specialized in nuclear waste
• Minimum 2 years of experience or significant internship experience (e.g., at ANDRA, CEA, or within a nuclear power plant)
• Strong knowledge of radioactive waste streams and treatment/packaging methods
• Proficiency with ANDRA specifications
• Expertise in waste inventory and characterization
• Ability to manage and resolve technical discrepancies

Benefits

• Competitive salary (40,000 to 45,000 € per year)
• Profit-sharing, incentive schemes, and individual bonuses
• Meal vouchers or meal cards
• Attractive CSE benefits (cinema, holiday vouchers, gift cards, travel, and activities)
• Travel allowances for site visits
• Continuous training via an internal school and expert network

About the Company

SOM, a subsidiary of the ORTEC Group, is a major player in engineering for demanding industries. For over 40 years, our teams have supported major clients in the design, reliability, transformation, or decommissioning of complex technical installations, particularly in the nuclear, energy, railway, aeronautics, and life sciences sectors. We pride ourselves on field expertise, a strong collective culture, and a constant commitment to safety and innovation.